Three arrested in Troy for allegedly selling cannabis from storefront to kids

June 28, 2025

A search warrant in the City of Troy ended with three men facing charges.

The Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office said Shane Ray, Damoni Nelson, and Isaiah Alvarez were allegedly selling cannabis from a storefront to kids.

The store was located in the area of Fifth Avenue.

The department said investigators removed more than five pounds of cannabis, a loaded handgun, materials to sell the drugs, and money.

Authorities said Nelson was on parole for a prior firearm-related offense and Alvarez is currently on probation, also for a firearm-related conviction.

All three are facing gun and drug charges.